A performance model will be full of assumptions and estimates, and yet it is necessary to make important design decisions and capacity choices based on its predictions. This means that it will be necessary to check that it is correct, known as validating the model. Continue reading ‘Validating a performance model’ »
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The level of performance proof required of projects can fall on both sides of an optimal “cost – benefit” line for a system. If a project spends too little effort on proving performance then the result will be problems and complaints in production. If a project has overly stringent performance criteria, the result will be high costs and long delivery delays for the project. Continue reading ‘How much should be spent on ensuring system performance?’ »
